Editors' Blog
President Obama on GOP "holy grail"
From today's White House press conference:
AFL-CIO slams Republicans for obstructionism on taxes
This form AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
Progressives condemn Republican rich tax cuts gimmick
This is from United for a Fair Economy:
[Update] On Paul Krugman's "Let's Not Make a Deal"
Paul Krugman is one of the most influential writers on the Left.
Republicans hold unemployment insurance extension hostage in order to get tax cuts for the rich
Republicans in the House of Representatives voted today against an extension of the tax cut for middle-income families.
What the coming compromise will look like, oh, and the Republicans are still the main enemy of the working class
With the change in the balance of power in Congress and many outgoing members unwilling to risk future corporate lobbying positions with risky votes, it is increasingly plain that the White House has been forced back from a more progressive agenda.
"Insane" to keep Bush tax cuts
As congressional Republicans say they will hold working-class tax rates hostage in order to provide $700 billion in tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka responded with this statement:
Video: Pres. Obama rejects extension of Bush tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires
Just in case you missed it, he said:
White House calls for end to tax loopholes for Big Oil to pay for new infrastructure projects
In a teleconference with reporters following President Obama's economic policy speech in Cleveland, Ohio today (Sept.
